“cecil kuhne”

A spellbinding collection of the greatest writing about surviving extreme conditions at sea--the first book in a new series of adventure anthologies from Vintage Departures."The wind was blowing at hurricane strength-sixty-five knots and over-and increasing in the gusts to eighty knots. His boat was... More

The latest book in the Near Death series of adventure anthologies offers a spellbinding collection of the greatest writing about surviving mountaineering disasters."He wrapped the rope around his body, got ready to rappel and leaned back. Standing about five feet from him, I heard a sharp scraping, ... More

An anthology of some of the best writing on the worst of travel, this collection brings together 21 fantastic pieces that span the centuries as well as the continents and reminds readers why its good to be home.Dave Barry once observed that "the human race is far too stupid to be deterred from touri... More

Kayak touring has become one of the most popular forms of paddling. Both basic and advanced techniques, touring accessories, and outfitting a kayak trip are explored. 100 illustrations.Complete, illustrated guide, including basic and advanced paddling techniques, touring accessories, as well as how ... More

Kuhne describes the different types of kayaks and their specific uses, as well as basic and advanced paddling techniques, conditioning, trip planning, and safety. Special sections on navigating river currents and avoiding hazards make this book an excellent resource for beginning kayakers. 144 drawi... More

Travel is the basis of true adventure, and a thirst for adventure lies at the heart of the most memorable travel. Venturing where no one has ever gone before, pushing your body to its limits in the harshest natural environments, or having to adapt, physically and mentally, to the demands of an alien... More

This thorough, basic handbook provides information on all aspects of the ever-popular sport of canoeing; choosing the right boat, paddles, and gear; transporting and launching a canoe; learning the basic strokes; planning canoe trips, and more. Illustrated.The first in the Paddling Basics series. Eq... More

The admission of expert witness testimony remains one of the most contentious, critical, and interesting aspects of modern-day litigation process. This book examines the role of the expert witness, focusing on taking depositions, expert qualifications, admissibility of testimony, attorney-client pri... More